Development and Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Overview

The Development & Community Engagement Coordinator (DCEC) collaborates with the Development Director (DD) to implement and execute the overall development strategy of Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) encompassing community engagement events fundraising and donor stewardship for mid-level donors. The DCEC works closely with the Development Director to meet development goals by sharing the BATP mission through strategic communications social media posts donor engagement and events. The DCEC assists the DD with the agencys annual signature event manages a portfolio of donors and actively participates in community events. The DCEC aims to acquire and retain donors through clear compelling communications and well-executed donor-centric events. Additionally the DCEC will maintain a visible presence as a primary ambassador of the agency through attending identified community engagement events.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven environment excels at building relationships and is passionate about advancing BATPs work to end domestic and sexual violence.

HOURS: 40 hours weekly minimum or as necessary to achieve program objectives responsibilities and tasks. Work Schedule to include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Mid-Level Donor Cultivation Time allocation: 30%

• Identify cultivate and solicit gifts of $500$5000 to support BATPs programs and initiatives.
• Focus on retaining and growing mid-level donors while identifying prospects for advancement to the Development Directors portfolio.
• Maintain accurate donor records and assist with stewardship efforts to deepen donor engagement.

• Serve as a primary ambassador for BATP at community civic business and partner events.
• Develop and nurture partnerships for third-party fundraisers that benefit BATP.
• Build relationships with event attendees to attract new donors sponsors and volunteers.
• Conduct presentations and outreach events to educate the public about the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault.

• Assist in planning and executing BATPs annual signature fundraising event as well as smaller donor stewardship events.
• Collaborate on all event components: sponsorships invitations venue logistics food and beverage entertainment silent auction and volunteer coordination.
• Ensure events reflect BATPs mission and foster donor-centric experiences.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance donor engagement and community awareness.
• Create and maintain a monthly social media calendar highlighting agency programs fundraising initiatives and educational content on domestic and sexual violence.
• Write proof and publish social media posts across all platforms ensuring alignment with BATPs style guide and brand.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists manage media inquiries arrange interviews and prepare official statements as needed.

• Assist with answering agency phone lines to provide support and information when needed.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the Development Departments goals.

• Demonstrated experience of 3 years in fundraising ($100000 annually) and event planning.
• Proven success in cultivating and soliciting individual and institutional donors.

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or 25 years of experience in nonprofit donor development.
• Must pass a criminal background check motor vehicle report and reference checks.
• Must have a clean driving record verifiable 3 years of driving experience and maintain automobile insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for extended distances.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a strong understanding of web and social media tools.
• Ability to attend meetings/events outside of traditional working hours as necessary.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills and ability to resolve issues in real-time.
• Sensitivity to the issues of domestic and sexual violence.
• Must embrace the mission of Bay Area Turning Point.
• Must be a self-starter and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Be aware and knowledgeable of the Greater Houston and Bay Area philanthropic community and their events to maintain a full calendar of either donor meetings community events or volunteer opportunities.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal communication attention to detail proofreading and writing skills.
• Possess the ability to effectively work with and gain respect from a broad base of staff volunteers and the public.
• Exhibits professionalism integrity cultural sensitivity and excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to anticipate understand and respond to donor needs while representing BATPs mission with positivity and confidence.

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our accordance with state and federal law BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race disability color creed religion sex age national origin ancestry citizenship veteran status or non-job related factors in hiring promotion demotion training benefits transfers layoffs terminations recommendations rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.